Concerns Mount at Anfield Amid Managerial Uncertainty
Tensions are rising at Anfield as Liverpool faces a combination of unsatisfactory performances and escalating discord between manager Arne Slot and star player Mohamed Salah, leading to a crisis for the club.
The ongoing uncertainty surrounding Slot’s position has led Fenway Sports Group (FSG) to create a two-part contingency strategy in the event that the manager is removed before the season concludes.
According to sources in the agent community, Xabi Alonso, the former Liverpool midfielder who has garnered attention as a successful manager, tops the list of potential successors.
Currently managing Real Madrid, Alonso is favored to take over if the club opts for a coaching change.
Xabi Alonso’s Future with Real Madrid in Question
The 44-year-old has been rumored to be on the brink of leaving the Bernabéu due to reported discord with the club’s leadership.
FSG considers Alonso to be the ideal long-term candidate, due to both his tactical expertise and his emotional ties to Liverpool.
If acquiring Alonso during the season proves challenging, Liverpool has prepared two alternative options.
One of them is Luis Enrique, who currently leads Paris Saint-Germain and is perceived as a strategic long-term choice by the club.
Enrique is known as a proven winner and aligns with Liverpool’s desire for an elite coach who can handle high-profile players while upholding offensive strategies.
On a more immediate note, Oliver Glasner of Crystal Palace has also become a viable candidate. FSG appreciates Glasner’s tactical discipline within the Premier League.
The club’s leadership sees him as a “ready-made” manager capable of bringing stability to the squad while ensuring they remain competitive.
Liverpool Exploring Options for Slot’s Replacement
If neither Alonso nor Enrique can be brought on board before summer, there is the possibility of a dramatic short-term return for Steven Gerrard.
Despite an inconsistent managerial record since leaving Aston Villa, Gerrard’s profound connection with Liverpool makes him a potential stabilizer – someone who could unify the team and soothe fan concerns while a permanent decision is made.
Gerrard would be “open to an interim role” if necessary, viewing it as a chance to assist the club he once captained so successfully.
With Liverpool’s performance declining, Salah’s future in doubt, and Slot’s leadership questioned, the coming weeks are crucial for determining the fate of the Dutch manager at Anfield.
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